Queens Cafe in Sunderland

Ignore the negative reviews. One of the best chippys around. Been using it since I was a kid. They cook in beef dripping which makes it so much nicer. It’s not the cheapest but it’s the nicest and the man who works there is extremely friendly and welcoming. Top marks

Myself and my husband fancied a snack after a trip to Seaburn and got a portion of gluten free chips from Queens. They were absolutely beautiful, much nicer than rivals in Whitley Bay. Huge portion as well. We will be back to sit in next time.

Not normally one for reviews, but felt compelled to share my experience. Friendly staff, who really seem to care and enjoy their work. My son's fish was huge and my fish cake and onion rings were cooked to perfection, both meals accompanied by serious portions of chips! Offered a free sample of pulled pork, in exchange for feedback, which was warmly received. Whilst pleasantly full, couldn't resist trying the cheesecake, with 4 choices available. We got the mint aero to takeaway and it was fabulous. Highly recommend.

Friendly staff, top quality tatoes and great prices. £3.30 for Chips £4.40 for curry and chips For seaside food that's definitely great value. Portion sizes were big and it was cooked beautifully too and no nasty bits. Perfect bite every time!

a good place to rest and enjoy the view the food is good for what you pay kind staff and good taste the pie is so good i remember poping in on the airshow days

Back again! Just as good as the first visit but with cheese cake 🍰 and coffee ☕ to round off the day. Excellent 👌 thanks for the service.

Amazing as always, Gluten free option are amazing and the team working there are always friendly. 👌 GF cheese patty and chips, GF cheese cake and Ice cream were out of this world.

Love this place family ran by brother and sister Michelle and nickie lovely people lush food can’t beat it and very reasonable priced can’t beat fish and chips by the sea

Firstly, whilst they do a great gluten free selection, they charge significantly more and the portions are visibly smaller. We have been visiting here for some time, but our latest visit we were left disappointed by the small portion of our gluten free cod and chips. Also, we sat inside this time and it is very clear they prioritised the takeaway section - they had 3 staff running that and just one serving the seated, this ment a wait of 20 mins just to order, and then to cook the gluten free took another 20mins. Also, the inside really needs to TLC, it must not have changed since the 80s and needs a good clean and decorate. Definitely won't sit in again, but sadly they have no competition in the area for those who are coeliac.

Popped in for fish and chips late on a cold wet evening. We got fish and chips which were perfectly cooked and a good size portionvtoo. Using beef drippimg I think makes for the perfect chip. The staff are really friendly and were so kind to our dogs. They gave them some left over sausages, which they loved. Thank you. So refreshing to receive great customer service. A good size clean cafe as well as a takeaway and dog friendly. Brilliant. The other chippies in the area are decent but these win by a mile. We are returning customers and travel over 10 miles to come here so that says a, lot.

First time today and not disappointed everything was delicious and piping hot, great chips fab fish and batter curry sauce to die for and lovely staff..well worth the £10...

Although very busy, we were not kept waiting food served hot, plentiful excellent fish and chips, only downside tables not cleared fast enough due to people wanting to sit down, but otherwise excellent

Worst fish and chips I have ever had thin dry , chips just rubbish.Chip ends , can’t believe paid ten pound a head for this rubbish , won’t be ever going back , you need to stop taking the Micky out of people serving this rubbish and charging premium prices disgusting

Thought I’d fancy some fish and chips do popped along to Queens Cafe bottom of Dykelands Road. This was Friday appx 5:30. Surprisingly there was no fish ready and so had to wait for a piece to be retrieved from fridge or more likely the freezer. 10 minutes later I was presented with a box and charged £9.80 When eating it the fish was of a strange consistency definitely not cid or haddock and the chips were in the main scrag ends and hardly edible. I should have taken them back Avoid

Food always perfect here. Popped in today with my family for a meal after a long walk alone sea front. I ordered sausage, chips and garlic sause. The serving sizes are very generous and always really high quality. Staff are all friendly and the dining area always clean. When ordering our food, we saw someone else order an ice cream so we had to have one too. Looking at the photo you can see why!

Me and a friend had gluten free sausage, chips and curry sauce all gluten free. Separate fryer and utensils and very safe and recommended by other gluten free people so tried it out. Very large portions recommend to share also the curry sauce to share but definitely be back.

Me and my daughter have visited the queen's cafe every weekend for the past few months while visiting the beautiful beach of seaburn. The food is amazing and always hot the prices are very reasonable, but what makes the cafe special is the friendly and welcoming staff. I would highly recommend the queen's cafe to anyone.

I thought having paid £10.20 for a portion of fish and chips and a can of pop I hoped for a nice culinary experience. The service was friendly but the food was really disappointing . The fish tasted 'dry' and did not taste like cod and chips weren't also nice, lacked 'potato' flavour and tasted as though they had been fried in coconut oil? Will not return. Though must admit that the seagulls were very pleased with the massive 'leftovers'.

Went to the Queens Cafe as a family, wow what fantastic fish and chip shop, especially the glutenfree meal and they had a menu with more options, not only that but the best cup of tea in ages, definitely going on my list to revisit

Having lived by the coast (North of the river Tyne) for most of my life I thought I had tasted the best fish and chips around. However, when I did a walk from South Shields to Sunderland with a friend he suggested I try the Queens cafe. Had I been on my own I would not have noticed it as it does not stand out. There was a queue which is always a good sign. The service was good and the food was really good. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

I have visited the queens cafe on several occasions and everytime the food has been outstanding, the staff are friendly and the food is very well priced. It is well worth a visit

As someone from South Shields, I'm somewhat spoilt for fish and chips, however, I'm gluten free which isn't something my local chippies cater for properly. I'm happy to say that Queens have a GF menu and it's delicious. The staff are friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. From now on, this will be my chippie of choice. Awesome.

Absolutely beautiful food with great service. I wouldn't eat fish and chips from anywhere else. I guess once you have tried the best you dont bother with the rest.

Whenever in Seaburn and wanting fish and chips - and who at the seaside wouldn’t? - we go to Queens. Not just because they’re always so friendly and helpful to everyone and for me, needing gluten-free, but because it’s just delicious.

Brilliant gluten free fish and chips on a busy Sunday. Staff really helpful and good attention to being covid safe!! Came here 3 years ago on holiday and really good then as now

Excellent fish not too sure about the chips, me and a colleague love our fish and chips so we tend to try new places depending on where we are, surroundings were a little tired but the fish was really nice and staff very nice, chips for me seemed a bit different couldn’t put my finger on it really they were nice but I’ve had a lot better, my mate loved them so each to there own, not the cheapest either and portion was not great but worth it for the fish. We gave it 7.5 overall so I’ve given it a 4 on here

Price of gluten free fish bites with chips have gone up. Now £8.70 and I think they have changed their batter mix, a bit thick and doughy, a disappointing last visit.

The lightest, crispiest gluten free batter and the tastiest chips I've had in a long time. They even had gluten free vinegar! We ate them at the picnic tables by the sea - a minute walk away from the cafe. We could have eaten them inside but it was such a beautiful evening.

This cafe has just been awarded the best fish and chip shop in Sunderland.We normally go next door(which is great)but thought we would give a go,big mistake.The counter was filthy,not a good first impression,we ordered fish bites and chips which were bland and tasteless,the fish bites were all exactly the same size(small)which probably means they were bought in frozen,will not visit again.

We took our fish and chips outside - there are lots of seats near the beach, and on a nice day there's nothing better than eating fish and chips looking at the sea.The fish was nicely cooked and the batter wasn't greasy. I wouldn't say it was the fattest fish I've ever had, but it was very tasty.The chips were well cooked and overall we enjoyed the food.Can't comment on the service as we ate out.

Lunch yesterday outside this cafe in the sun with a sea view. Very very nice and we found the staff to be friendly and helpful. Would def visit again.

Stunned at how much I’ve just been charged for four small meals by staff who just grunt at you and make no effort to be friendly. The floor doesn’t look like it’s been cleaned in quite some time and I ate my meal surrounded by uncleared tables. Used to come here a fair bit, won’t be back in a hurry.

We live in Lincolnshire and fish and chips here is top of my families mind whenever I suggest a day out in Seaburn. Fantastic.

Visit here regularly for the gluten free fish and chips. £6.60. Always lovely, staff are really nice and friendly.

We have eaten here now about 5 times over the last 6 months and have never had anything other than great fish and chips. Chips are spot on, fish is tasty, peas and gravy very nice. Worth a visit if you pop to the beach

I love this place and go at least once a week. As far as I am aware it is the only one in the area that does gluten free on a daily basis. Their batter is amazing and I really love that they do gluten free curry sauce and gravy, something I've rarely found anywhere nevermind the North East, but even more important it's amazing to me it tastes better than the non gluten free sauces! They also do lovely non gluten free options according to my Mam and Boyfriend, they are very reasonably priced and the staff are always very friendly and never question when you ask for gluten free like a lot of places do! Thank you for offering gluten free options in an area where so many other chip shops don't!

The only place I’ve ever seen gluten free batter. They make their own so can batter fish, sausages and whatever fresh and cook in separate oil. I got there quite a lot 🤣

I'm not sure if the photos on here do the place justice - hopefully the attached one does - as this is a great fish and chip shop! Whenever I come home, I walk from North Shields to Seaburn (via the Shields ferry and Marsden Grotto) and reward myself with cod, chips and plenty of batter from the Queens Cafe. It's always great. Nice big fish, crunchy batter, well cooked chips, and it's right next to the beach - the best place to go and eat them. It's a shame the cafe doesn't have a toilet, but I almost always take my order across the road to the picnic tables overlooking the sea anyway. Really, really good fish and chips. I'm homesick now!

My husband fancied some fish and chips today so we headed to Queens. It's bank holiday but as sun wasn't out queue wasn't too big. I only had chips but his fish was a good size and tasted good he said. You can always rely on good quality traditional fish and chips there - complete with seagulls ready to swoop down to get any scraps.

Amazing gluten free batter. The best I have ever tasted. Lovely and fresh and crispy. The fish is also beautiful. Lovely and white. Great place for fish and chips. Definitely recommend.

Used to visit here regularly but for various reasons haven’t visited Seaburn since last summer

I come to Sunderland few times a year and always drop into queens cafe for a bite to eat,it never dissapoints and I haven’t had better fish and chips anywhere and I get about,opted for a nice fish in a bun with some curry sauce yesterday,simply divine

We often get fish and chips here when on the sea front. Value for money, large portions and well cooked. Curry sauce is also tasty. Extremely busy when events are held, eg. Airshow weekend. Worth a visit if you are in this area. Haven't sat inside, only had food to take away

Our Gluten free batter was crispy and delicious and our cod and chips were cooked to order and the same price as the regular fish and chips, amazing! Wish we had a chip shop as good as this one back home.

Visited today got 3 kids meals, usually come with juice in all other fish shops alog sea front, and had to pay additional for drinks, 1st plate served had a hair on the plate so asked to change it she just took it away no apolergies or anything, food isnt presented well just pilled up, and alot more expensive than minchellas next door, we only went in queens as was chilly and could sit in side, other wise we of went to minchellas for 3 kids meals sausage chips and curry and a fish and chips with peas came to 27.40 same food in minchellas is only 22.50 food was ok but not great was put off

I don't know how long this place has been here but it is a long time. They serve the very best fish and chips in the cafe or to go. For a day out at the seaside this should be your lunchtime retreat. It's rough and ready but the food is excellent. Give it a go next time you are in seaburn. Cheap and cheerful and good value for money.

Just had the nicest piece of fish from here, no skin or bones, sat inside with a cup of tea with my fish, inside was lovely and clean. Will go back there when up that way.

I wouldn't go anywhere else for fish and chips in the Sunderland area! Food always delicious, cooked to order and the staff are so friendly and helpful!

Usually better than Minchellas next door, we visited today as a large family group. Initially we went to the take away window and was served by a slightly grumpy lady who was annoyed when we decided to go inside.

Went for a fish and chips whilst passing. The fish was lovely and fresh. The best fish I have tasted for a long time. I was even offered gluten free which I was very impressed with. The hospitality was out of this world. I will certainly go back when I am next in Sunderland

Called in on spur of the moment yesterday when walking pastbit pricey £6.30 for a fish lot, sat out side it was huge with no skin on the chips were ok for new tattties had to wait a few mins as they only put it in when you ask but at least know it has been on the rack for ages any how ate every scrap.

Visited today after visiting family and as usual I received brilliant service, huge portions of freshly made food and lovely kids meals. The fish is cooked to perfection and the staff were great with my young ones. Wouldn't go anywhere else when I'm up North!

If you want fish and chips along Sunderland's sea front there are plenty of good ones you can choose from.

Visited Queens Cafe at lunch time today with my 4 year old grandson,ordered his lunch and a drink for me £8.05 half way through he said he needed the toilet,I asked the lady behind the counter if he could you the toilet,she said the nearest public toilet was under the fat Buda which is 4/5 minutes walk for a 4 year old,we had to get his lunch put in a take a way box and his hot chocolate in a cardboard cup so we had to leave,it was pouring down with rain ,we both got soaked and he finished his lunch in a shelter by the sea front,there is a sign saying no public toilets on the premises ,I didn't want a public toilet I wanted a customer toilet,surely the staff don't have to walk across the road in the rain! He is 4 year old!.definatly won't be going back until the get a customer toilet,I have 3 grandchildren all of similar age,I can't imagine having to do this with the 3 of them.not suitable for families with young children,WILL NOT BE GOING BACK

Always had good food. Very quick service too. Its overall a lovely very British little cafe by the seaside. Highly recommend.

I've been going to Queen's since I was a little girl and now I have a family of my own I bring them here. It's great value for money, family friendly and the portions are superb! Ice cream and candy floss after for the kids and a stick of rock to take home from me. I've tried other fish shops on the sea front and they don't compare to the warm welcome and beautiful food Queens always freshly prepare. Highly recommended!

Stopped offf for fish and chips .Being a nice day we decided to sit outside as the cafe was quite busy. It was self service from a window. The service was excellent, being very fast, efficient and friendly. Naturally the meal was really hot and tasty and the prices were very reasonable

Called here while waiting for our hotel room to be ready after travelling over 100 miles, thought would be just what the doctor ordered. How wrong. Greasy, minute portions, unfriendly bored looking staff and overpriced. Defiantly will not be returning

After a lovely walk from St Peters to Seaburn, decided to stop here for fish and chips. We hadn't tried it prior to today. Wish we hadn't. It was tastless. Batter on fish soggy, chips only warm and the peas were just DUMPED on top of the fish and chips. Coffee not good. And this cost £17.00. Would not recommend. We will stick to our favourite fish and chip restaurants. One in North Shields and our very favourite Harbour View in Seaton Sluice. Both of which are alot cheaper, batter good (Harbour View) best. Both served with bread and butter and service at the table too.

They offer gluten free batter for same price as normal. Price has increased from £6 each to £6.30. Separate friers. Very tasty! Would recommend.

Fish and chips were good and reasonably priced. However, no customer service whatsoever. No welcome, no table service, no thank you, no goodbye, no thank you.

Used to visit for their lovely gluten free chips, separate friers. Then they started doing gluten free batter. The fish is almost always 100% perfect, the batter when it's been fried for a good time is very nice. Good sized fish. Gluten free all day. Can sit in. Parking is sometimes a problem, but usually some spaces on the side streets. They do £10 for 2 fish and chips on weekdays between 12-2 (not during school holidays), usually £6 each which isn't bad at all.

Visited last Friday evening at around 6.30 pm whilst in Roker to see the illuminations. Not many people inside but outside tables were busy. Ordered Cod & Chips for me and my wife along with two cups of tea.

Better than anything else on offer along the Seaburn seafront. Fish always skinned and boned so no worries about getting choked, pleasant staff, great portions and will return

Couldn't belive my eyes when they gave me my cod bites they looked more like chicken nuggets Never again !!!!!

You are always sure of a warm welcome from the young guy who serves here, who also remembers you even when you might only visit two or three times a year.

Always a joy to be served by Colin and the girls, food is amazing!!! Best Fish and Chips on the sea front

Been here a few times. Traditional type fish n chip restaurant with seaside location. Reminds of the 70s in a good way. Plenty of tables and take away hatch. Always good service. Enjoy coming here. Very reasonably priced. Bread and butter 10p a slice. Great service and good atmosphere.

Great traditional fish and chip shop. It's been here forever and still does a great job providing fish and chips to general public visiting seaburn. Out of the two I always come to this one it just tastes better, and I should know I've been coming here over 50 years !.

staff are amazing and very friendly. had 5 different meals and 2 kiddies meals. the food was all fresh and tasted amazing we now make it a weekly event. well done Queens we wouldnt go anywhere else,

Friendly, helpful staff. The best fish and chips in town at reasonable prices... What more could you ask for. You can eat inside, sit outside (and enjoy the seaside view) or takeaway. Curry sauce I especially recommend. Definitely be back!

Memories of yester year and extremely friendly. No nonsense seaside food stodgy and calories with great taste.

Fish & Chips, Queens takeaway café, the fish was cooked to order so while we waited the young chap serving was very polite & kept my partner & I entertained, the food was fresh and the portion was suffice. will definitely return as they are better than the shop next door which we tried a while ago.

I adore Queen's Cafe and I've been going since I was a little girl! I now bring my children here as they do kids meals too. The food is always fresh and cooked to order. The portion sizes are amazing and great value for money. The staff are always really friendly and helpful. Can't beat it! By far the best fish and chips I've had.

This place does the best fish & chips along the seafront; we usually takeaway and sit on the beach. Everything is cooked fresh to order and they offer a gluten free batter. Portions are huge and staff are friendly.

No public toilets. They get away with not providing them by directing you on a 7 minute walk to the nearest leisure centre. Lastly, ventilation is absolutely appalling. I came out of the cafe and my clothes stunk of fat.

Whilst visiting the illuminations we looked for somewhere we could have tea and sit down with a cuppa. We came across the Queens cafe and saw a number of people in having their tea. We ordered a variety of food including, fish and chips, pie and battered sausage will a mug of tea each. Everyone enjoyed their food, my pie and chips were great and the cuppas went down a treat too.

Service was a little slow but we'll worth the wait. Large portions and tasty food. The eating in area of the cafe is a little dated. - think seaside kitch! Exactly what you'd want from a family seaside caff!

Went on the weekend as I fancied curry and chips and I know historically this place was rather nice, whilst placing my order the woman was possibly the most blunt person I've ever spoke to, grunted replies at me and generally looked fed up with her life.

I have been eating here for a couple of years now - there is a takeaway kiosk but also a sit down cafe. All the food is cooked fresh and the fish and chips are great. The weather isn't always good in this part of the world particularly on the coast but if it is you are about 50 yards from the seafront but remember that seagulls apparently like fish and chips too!